Vibrant communities begin with strong care, and across Niagara the demand for healthcare professionals and community-based services is mounting.
The expansion of the Applied Health Institute (AHI) at Niagara College is addressing this growing demand, increasing capacity to educate future healthcare professionals, and enhancing the delivery of on-campus community health services.
An unprecedented healthcare crisis is putting access to quality care at risk.
Frontline healthcare workers are stretched to their limits.
In Niagara, these shortages mean people face longer wait times and fewer options for care.
At the same time, Niagara College’s health programs like the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) are at capacity, with many qualified students on waitlists.
Increasing frontline healthcare education through the Applied Health Institute expansion is a direct response to this challenge.
By increasing the number of students we can train, we’re helping to build the skilled workforce Niagara needs, now and for the future.
By 2032, Ontario will be short 33,000 nurses and 50,000 personal support workers.
A rendering of the Applied Health Building Expansion at the Welland Campus.
Niagara College’s frontline healthcare education expansion at the Welland Campus is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing Ontario’s growing healthcare crisis. Spanning two storeys, the expansion is an addition to the Applied Health Institute, opened in 2011. The expansion will feature a Canadian-source mass timber frame construction that will be the largest of its kind in Niagara.
An unprecedented healthcare crisis, caused by chronic staff shortages, increased demand, and insufficient funding, is threatening access to quality care for residents in Niagara and Ontario.
As a leader in applied nursing education for more than five decades, Niagara College expanded its program offerings in 2024 to include the new Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing within the Myhal School of Nursing.
The College’s frontline healthcare education expansion of the Applied Health Institute will additionally:
These improvements will ensure more qualified nurses and personal support workers are ready to step into vital roles to support more patients, families, and healthcare teams in areas of great need.
An unprecedented healthcare crisis is putting access to quality care at risk.
Frontline healthcare workers are stretched to their limits.
In Niagara, these shortages mean people face longer wait times and fewer options for care.
At the same time, Niagara College’s health programs like the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) are at capacity, with many qualified students on waitlists.
Increasing frontline healthcare education through the Applied Health Institute expansion is a direct response to this challenge.
By increasing the number of students we can train, we’re helping to build the skilled workforce Niagara needs, now and for the future.
By 2032, Ontario will be short 33,000 nurses and 50,000 personal support workers.
The state-of-the-art Applied Health Institute expansion at NC’s Welland Campus will deliver cutting-edge labs, immersive learning spaces, and increased student capacity.
It is a major investment in our community that will help train more healthcare workers to meet the urgent needs of our region.
By embedding care directly into campus life, the Community Hub will improve access to services, encourage healthier living, and help close critical gaps in local healthcare all while preparing students to lead in the communities they serve.
But we can’t do it alone.
Your support will directly increase the number of essential healthcare professionals trained and working in Niagara. By joining us and contributing, you will help graduate more skilled workers, provide students with cutting-edge training, and expand vital community health services.
Through our Together campaign, you can play a part in building a healthier Niagara. Together, we can close the gap in care, train more professionals, and build a healthcare system that meets our community’s needs.
Make a difference where it matters most. Donate today and help build the future of healthcare in Niagara.
Senior Director, Development and Donor Stewardship
